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Expect. Employ. Empower. Countdown to National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Published by on May 29, 2014

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that “Expect. Employ. Empower.” is the 2014 theme of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Observed in October, NDEAM is a nationwide campaign sponsored by the Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) that raises awareness about disability employment issues and honors the many diverse contributions of America’s Read the full article…

New Video! James from Holmen High School

Published by on May 6, 2014

Check out this new Let’s Get to Work video featuring James, a student from Holmen High School.  James is working in his first paid, integrated job for the Jason Lassen American Family Insurance Agency.  James, with the support of Holmen High School, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and his current employer, is redefining what is Read the full article…

Watch Governor Walker’s Keynote and More

Published by on April 17, 2014

The cameras were rolling at the 2014 Wisconsin Employment First Conference!  Below are the links to some of the most exciting and informative presentations made at the conference. Governor Walkers  Keynote Address Pre-Conference Employer Panel: Businesses Make Employment Happen Employment First in Action: How state are making system changes to promote the Employment First Agenda Read the full article…

Provide Your Input on DVR Services

Published by on January 14, 2014

Help improve employment outcomes: provide your input at a WRC meeting. The Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council or WRC (working on behalf of Wisconsin residents with disabilities) advises and assists the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in the performance of its responsibilities in providing quality services to people with disabilities. The WRC meets quarterly in various locations throughout the Read the full article…

New Federal Rule Supports Community Access, Including Integrated Employment

Published by on January 14, 2014

New Federal Rule Supports Community Access, Participation for People with Disabilities Madison, WI – Today’s announced changes to federal Medicaid rules will increase access and opportunity for people with disabilities regarding where and how they live, work, and participate in community life. The proposed rule specifies the qualities that home and community-based settings must have Read the full article…

Welcome to Wisconsin Employment First!

Published by on December 12, 2013 | Leave a response

Wisconsin Employment First is a cross-disability coalition of people with disabilities, family members, advocates, providers, community organizations and businesses working together to increase integrated employment options for people with disabilities. Wisconsin Employment First is part of a national movement of over 35 states advocating for integrated employment to be the first option for people with Read the full article…